I have always used a handheld digital recorder and say the name of the satellite and time in zulu at the start for reference. I would then transcribe to paper noting time, call, and grid. NOW i am in the process of going back to the beginning of time (yr 2000) and using XMlog logging on the computer. It is s VERY user friendly program that was recommended to me by John, K6YK and will export an ADI file for uploading to LoTW, QRZ, QRZCQ and ClubLog.
All of my satellite contacts have been with an HT and number over 4000.
73 ... Scott KD5FBA kd5fba@amsat.org kd5fba@arrl.net
Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 smedbury@windstream.net
-----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Bob- W7LRD Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2016 12:53 PM To: Gerald Payton Cc: amsat-bb Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Logging and Recording Passes
forward this information on the bb - I can use it 73 Bob W7LRD
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From: "Gerald Payton" gp_ab5r@outlook.com To: "Amsat BB" amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2016 10:33:33 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Logging and Recording Passes
In studying videos on the internet and reading emails on the BB, I have noticed a frequent mention of "recording" passes, and eventually "uploading to LoTW."
My questions are: What is the most common used way of audio recording: a digital handheld recorder or computer software of some kind? I will have a stationary station; not portable handheld.
Is it common to keep a personal log and then upload it to LoTW? If so, what personal log program is commonly used?
I normally do not use a logging program and certainly not familiar with LoTW. I looked at it on the ARRL website and it looked complicated. I really do not understand the process
I listened to a AO-85 pass with my IC-2730A and a Comet GP-6 dual band base antenna, without any preamp, and was very good copy considering. That was encouraging.
Any help will be appreciated .
73,
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